Gold King Basin Telluride Co
The location, topography, nearby roads and trails, and towns around Gold King Basin (Basin) can be seen in the layers of this interactive map. If you have already visited Colorado's Gold King Basin in San Miguel County, the nearest Basins are listed above for your consideration. Jeep, 4x4, 4WD and ATV trail near Ophir, Telluride and Silverton.
Trail description with photos plus GPS and gpx tracks. Gold King Basin is a physical feature (basin) in San Miguel County. The primary coordinates for Gold King Basin places it within the CO 81435 ZIP Code delivery area.
Gold King Basin is a depression in San Miguel, Colorado and has an elevation of 11,247 feet. Gold King Basin is situated nearby to the locality Ophir Loop, as well as near Ames. The Alta Lakes area has a rich history with the Gold King Basin mining area just south of the lakes.
After the collapse of the Colorado mining boom, the nearby town of Alta, Colorado was abandoned with many of the structures still standing today. Come explore the San Juan Mountains with us! This post covers a few remote locations near Telluride, Colorado including the Alta Lakes, Gold King Basin, and Wilson Mesa! Off road adventure to Gold King Basin by Alta Lakes (Alta ghost town) with Dodo and Lilly.
Elevation is between 12,000 and 12,500 feet above sea level. A short spur off of the Alta Lakes trail with a fantastic view at the end, this trail leads to the small alpine lake that feeds the Gold Creek above the treeline. The town itself was founded in 1878 as Columbia, but due to confusion with a California town of the same name, was renamed Telluride in 1887 for the gold telluride minerals found in other parts of Colorado.
Gold King Basin is a nature-based adventure company in Telluride, CO, offering guided outdoor experiences for visitors seeking exploration and tranquility in the scenic surroundings.
